R.I.P.
Folk singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt died on Christmas Day after a reported suicide attempt earlier this week that placed Chesnutt in a coma.
So sad.
The 45-year-old musician's death was confirmed by his record label, Constellation Records, with a statement on their website reading:
In the few short years that we knew him personally, Vic transformed our sense of what true character, grace and determination are all about. Our grief is inexpressible and Vic's absence unfathomable.
Chesnutt, who had been confined to a wheelchair since the age of 18 after a serious car accident, was discovered by R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe in the 80's and went on to release a number of acclaimed records throughout his career.
Collaborator Kristin Hersh posted to her Twitter on Wednesday while Chesnutt was still in a coma, confirming his attempts to take his own life:
"Another suicide attempt, looks bad, coma–if he survives, there may be brain damage. This time, it's real scary: *this* time, he left a note, *this* time, he asked them to call me."
How awful.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
[Image via Constellation Records.]
Completely Gratuitous
Charlie Sheen Allegedly CHOKED His Wife On Christmas Day!!!
FIRST
if someone was miserable enough to kill themselves
why would i care or feel sad?? they clearly wanted to die…
good luck with that.. and congrats on his success…here's to hoping there's no heaven or hell and what it says on the bible isnt true..cuz if it is..you're in hell..
bon voyage
So sad:(
rip man
you will be missed
hope you find your peace you have been searching for
sell eggs and chickens on the side
love
so so incredibly sad–
i hope he had a better journey leaving the earth-
♥2/hiz family♥
xoxoxoxoxoxox
perez, remember
couple weekz ago
elizabitchwitch /view/
put me back in hell….?>?
well….
Dr. Satan told me dat not
all peepz who kill themzelvez
endz up in Hell…there r exceptionz
thiz
guy waz in a wheel
chair…all dat time…who
could of blamed hiz mind
4/anything he did..not fair..he'll survive♥
Re: crispy – ..iz dat jiffypopcorn b/tween
y/r leggz..heheheheheeheheeeeeeeeeeee nice rack….
sad.
so sad… his life probably would've gone in a different direction had it not been for the car accident.. maybe not. regardless, another talented person is gone before their time.
Re: dopemcee – oh shut up take you bible tupping ass somewhere else why should we care about what you have to say
Re: dopemcee –
You're a moron
The Salesman and Bernadette. My 2 year-old daughter listens to this every night at bedtime and it's defined these past months for us. Tragic ending for a brilliant man.
Re: dopemcee – Wow–cold hearted much?
Re: sashabasha –
He was in the wheelchair because he was in a wreck while driving drunk when he was 18. A stupid mistake as a kid that shaped the rest of his life.
My thoughts go out to his wife and family as losing some one is never easy - but hopefully Vic has found some peace now as he was always a troubled soul.
I hope that Madonna (who sang one of Vic's songs on a Sweet Relief II album to help musicians without health insurance) or Michael Stipe who "discovered" him will help his family pay for the medical bills he had since he was an uninsured musician.
Very painful.
Prayers.
Vic Chesnutt was a great songwriter and performer. I was lucky to hear him play live a couple of times and am so sorry to hear about his suicide. It's a real loss for his fans and friends.
that is tragic, but I'm glad he didn't linger very long in a coma. Peace to family and friends.
He was just interviewed on the radio in NYC several weeks ago. He discussed his suicide attempts and his life trials, but seemed so sweet and calm. Very articulate and honest, no drama. An interesting and complex man. I hope he's found peace, and the family he so missed. God bless, Vic.
Dopemcee, you're a piece of work. Wow.
For those who DID care about Vic, a fund has been set up with the assistance of Kristin Hersh to help pay his medical and funeral costs. Every penny you donate will go directly to helping out. If you're interested (with thanks in advance), please head over to kristinhersh dott cashmusic dott org forwardslash vic.
you've finally found peace vic, you will be sorely missed
Re: dopemcee –
evacuate earth as soon as possible, shoot yourself in the face immediately and die slow. you are but an insignificant speck in the human spectrum compared to somebody like vic. you are a loser and won't amount to anything important, ever.
i love how all the lunatics who constantly diss and criticize celebs (even racists) are the ones angry at that dope person for criticizing those who commit suicide. ironic much? crazy people unhappy with themselves that have to take it on celebs. how pathetic.
too sad! he is so talented! i ha
too sad! he is so talented! i have 2 of his albums and "sweet relief II" CD!
Seek help if you're in a dark place and can't find your way out.
OK, first of all, "Crispy" is an idiot for doing that annoying "FIRST" thing on such a serious post. Second, am I the only one who thinks in any death posts that Perez has no feeling what so ever when he says "So sad." It almost comes off as sarcastic.
Truly sad … a great musician and artist, Vic will be missed.
awwwwwww soooooo saddd especially on christmas! make me wana cry =[
RIP! You are now in the arms of the angels.
dop: That kinda fits ya doesn't it? We all know the "E" is there. Suicide is something you probably can't understand from the basement of your parents house on the couch when ur 40. Sometimes things get really sad. And you're very depressed. I don't condone it or think it's the right thing to do. But I do think you shouldn't be mean to someone that partook in it. It's sad his therapy and drug treatmeant didn't work. Leave him alone and let him rest.
Re: SheriMoonFireFly – ur dumb
why try to kill yourself?